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It’s no secret that I love to experiment and explore new ways to create. The excitement and challenge of a new medium always gets my creative juices flowing. Over the past couple years I’ve worked with paint, mixed media materials, collage, and installation pieces. So it should […]

I’m not even sure how I got roped into this one… Oh lets be honest, my curiosity often gets the better of me. So when the opportunity to play the lead in Dead Air, a short film written and directed by Lyndon Horsfall under DragonGem Productions, as […]

What do you get when you combine art, community, and adventure? In Kitchener, the answer is Night/Shift. Inspired by Nuit Blanche with a cool KW twist, this festival brings art and community together. One night of nocturnal adventure and an amazing array of creative projects, performance, and […]

Beyond borders. A fitting title for this exhibition, my first in New York City, and a major milestone achieved. To say I was excited would be a huge understatement.There I was, in New York City, about to open my first exhibition at Agora Gallery, in the heart […]

Verve La Vida. Energize your life! The true value in life lies within the experiences that elevate us to our greatest potential. To live with passion and purpose is our highest calling. This exhibition explores life through a lens of colour, energy, and motivation. Inspiring growth […]

What’s Up KW!?? I’m just gonna come right out and say it, Hot Damn, I’m really kinda diggin this radio gig! For the past year, as the host of Culture Soup, I’ve interviewed tonnes of fabulously talented artists in and around our region. From musicians, sculptors, writers, painters, poets, and countless […]

Besides the Statue of Liberty and the great pizza, what is New York City most famous for? Kick ass art, that’s what! New York City has long been considered a major center of the global art market. Artists of all disciplines are drawn to the city for […]

What a way to start of 2014! The Artist Project celebrated it’s 7th year last week with another amazing collection of artwork by more than 250 top contemporary artists from around the world. The show lasted for 4 days. Guests included seasoned collectors, first time art buyers, […]

On November 2nd thousands of people descended on the the downtown Kitchener core to experience an art exhibition like no other Kitchener has seen before. Artists of all disciplines pooled their talents to bring us the best of what Waterloo Region has to offer in arts, culture, […]

A first impression, as we all know, is pretty important. In business it can be the make or break factor in weather someone decides to work with us, buy our product, or extend opportunity our way. In the past, first impressions were usually made in person, face-to-face, allowing our […]

We’ve all heard the expression “The sky is the limit” right? The idea that we can accomplish anything if we dream big, and set our goals high, is definitely a motto I can get on board with. Having lofty aspirations is a must if we want to […]

As you might remember, back in June of 2011, I participated in Labspace Studio‘s Moments Intercepted project. A journey through creative space. Past, Present, and Future. See my blog post here. See my work here. I enjoyed the experience so much that when they posted their recent […]

Welcome 2013! Along with the new year comes many exciting opportunities and I’m so pumped to get started! As some of you may already know, starting this January, I’ve been co-hosting a local radio show called Culture Soup with Randy Johnston. The half hour program airs on […]

In January, I had my first experience with the Brush Off! A live painting competition hosted by THEMUSEUM. Somewhat akin to “Survivor” for artists. Twenty two artists, five rounds, and one winner! The night began with 2 qualifying rounds. Two groups of 11 artists faced off to […]